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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.05, 1,567.20 and 428.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.05, 1,567.20 and 428.43 is: 642.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.05 : 1,567.20 = 428.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.05/1,567.20 = 428.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.05x = 1,567.20 × 428.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.05x = 671,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,435.50/1,045.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.49

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